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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling

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204 Degrees Awarded
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Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 1,430 people earned their degree in pastoral studies/counseling, making the major the 364th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 204 pastoral studies/counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling” ranking looked at 5 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in pastoral studies/counseling. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality pastoral studies/counseling programs as well as strong veteran support.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the pastoral studies/counseling program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling”.

Top 5 Best Pastoral Studies/Counseling Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 27 diplomas to qualified ’s pastoral studies/counseling students in 2020-2021.

Seattle U also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 39 of the 7,050 students enrolled at Seattle University were GI Bill® students, of which 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,383. To help with additional expenses, 13 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Seattle University]](/colleges/seattle-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling that were part of this year’s ranking, The Master’s University and Seminary landed the #2 spot on the list. The Master’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clarita, California. It awarded 31 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

The Master’s University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 2,449 students enrolled at The Master’s University, 17 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,888. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling that were part of this year’s ranking, George Fox University landed the #3 spot on the list. GFU is located in Newberg, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.

GFU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 145 of the 4,106 students enrolled at George Fox University were GI Bill® students, of which 77 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,462. In addition to receiving other benefits, 28 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. George Fox University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at GFU]](/colleges/george-fox-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, California

Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling that were part of this year’s ranking, Life Pacific College landed the #4 spot on the list. LIFE Bible College is located in San Dimas, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees to qualified students.

LIFE Bible College also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 604 students enrolled at LIFE Bible College, 10 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 7 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,726. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Life Pacific College]](/colleges/life-pacific-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Bethel Seminary - San Diego
San Diego, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bethel Seminary - San Diego. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Bethel Seminary - San Diego is a small school located in San Diego, California that handed out 18 ’s pastoral studies/counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Bethel Seminary - San Diego also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 31 students enrolled at Bethel Seminary - San Diego, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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